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WRITING
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	TASK 1: 20"
	TASK 2: 40"

	Start with task 2 first



	* TASK 2 : ESSAY
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		ask 2 things, for instance: 
			- discuss reasons
			- suggest solutions
				MUST write equal amounts in both parts
			or
			- discuss both opinions
			- give yours
				Have more things in the opinion you take part



		+ TODO
		------
			Analyze the question, find the subject
			Brainstorm ideas
			Make a plan
			Write


		+ PLAN
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			Intro

			Focus question 1 (Why?)
				Idea 1
					support 1
					support 2

				Idea 2
					support 1
					support 2

			Focus question 2 (what can be done?)
				Idea 1
					support 1
					support 2

				Idea 2
					support 1
					support 2

			Conclusion



			+ INTRO
				tells the reader what the focus or you essay is
				gives your opinion if necessary

				- Opinion
					Introduce the topic + background
					what you're going to write about

					Example:
						Some/Whilst people believe that ...
						Whereas/ others think ...
						This essay will discuss ...


				- Agree / Disagree
					(disagree) I believe that ... does not work
					(agree) I am unconvinced that it is dangerous...
					(partly) I agree that ..., but ...


			+ PARAGRAPH
				2 or 3 paragraphs
				1 controlling idea, support sentences


			+ CONCLUSION
				re-write the last sentence of the intro in different words
				give some thoughts






		+ BASIC EXAMPLES
		----------------
			These days, [...].

			To begin, [...]. For example, [...]. Also, [...].

			However, [...]. Firstly, [...]. For instance, [...]. As a result, [...]. Secondly, [...].

			To conclude, [...].


			**********


			Over the last X years, [...]. This essay will discuss some reasons why [...] and examine the consequences of [...].

			The main cause of this problem is [...]. For example, [...]. However, it is not only due to [...], but also [...].

			The effects of this [...].

			To sum up, [...].





		+ Intro
			These days,
			Nowadays,
			At present,

		+ Listing points
			Firstly,
			The first ... (advantage)
			First of all,
			To begin,

			Secondly,
			Finally,
			In addition to this,

		+ Example
			For example,
			For instance,
			To illustrate,

		+ Result
			Therefore,
			As a result,
			As as conclusion,
			consequently,
			thus,

			To conclude,
			In conclusion,




		An argument commonly put forward
		Some people believe/think



		Also 					Another consideration is that 
		Things like 			operations/activities such as
		are bad 				have a generally negative impact
		lots of 				numerous "fields"








	* TASK 1 : LETTER
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		+ INTRO
			- Informal
				Dear John,
				...
				Best regards

			- Formal
				Dear Mr xxx / Ms xxx (Mrs = married) (Miss = single)
				..
				Yours sincerely,

			- Very formal
				Dear Sir/Madam,
				...
				I look forward to hearing from you
				Yours faithfully,





		+ START
			I am writing in order to complain about
			I am writing to you regarding 
			Positive point (the camera seemed to work fine in the shop). However, after that we experienced a number of problems.

		+ EXPLAIN
			First of all
			My first concern is

			In addition to this
			Added to this
			Furthemore

		+ NEGATIVE CONSQ
			I'm afraid that
			Unfortunately

			I am disappointed because
			It is not acceptable to / that

		+ ACTION
			I suggest that you replace the item
			As I am sure you will understand, it is not acceptable
			I therefore suggest that I be given a full refund
			I would be grateful if my money was refunded
			To resolve the problem, I would appreciate it if you could

		+ END
			I look forward to hearing from you
			I look forward to receiving a replacement





SPEAKING
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	* PART 1
	--------
		Questions about yourself
		


	* PART 2
	--------
		1" to prepare
		2" to speak

		Question prompts:
			- Who
			- What
			- When
			- How often
			- Where
			- How
			- Why

		+ BEGIN
			I'm going to talk about ...


	* PART 3
	--------
		Discussion